The act of chanting or singing; a spell or incantation, especially one sung; an enchantment.
From 'chant' plus the suffix '-ment' (denoting action or state). Related to Old French 'chantement.' The magical sense comes from the connection between rhythmic singing and supernatural power in folklore.
Medieval people believed that singing certain words in a specific rhythm literally had magical power—this word captures that belief, showing how our ancestors saw music and magic as deeply connected forces!
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